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Alexandria, VA 22305 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ruth Merino Sagal
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ruth Merino Sagal
Ruth Merino Sagal is a licensed home daycare in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
5
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8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ruth Merino Sagal has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ruth Merino Sagal
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1110814
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on review, 3 of 3 children files indicated that not all of the required documentation was contained within each child's file. Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information The provider did not have documentation that the parents of Child #1and Child #2 were notified regarding the provider's decision to administer medication, and the Provisions of the Emergency Preparedness and Response plan prior to the first date of attendance.”
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The provider did not have written attendance for the week of May 19 2025 through May 23 2025. The last recorded attendance was the week of May 12 2025 through May 16 2025.”
Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“A first aid kit contains at a minimum two triangular bandages. The first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-800-770
“A working portable battery-operated weather band radio shall be kept in a designated area. The battery operated radio did not have working batteries to test if it was functional.”
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FAQ
Questions about Ruth Merino Sagal
Is Ruth Merino Sagal licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ruth Merino Sagal last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ruth Merino Sagal had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ruth Merino Sagal care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Ruth Merino Sagal accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ruth Merino Sagal's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ruth Merino Sagal cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 347-0701 to ask.
What is Ruth Merino Sagal's phone number?
(571) 347-0701.
Where is Ruth Merino Sagal?
Alexandria, VA 22305. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.